At a recent event for his new book, “Open Water,” British author Caleb Azumah Nelson read an excerpt from it which included a line that was completely arresting. It was: “I’m doing what I feel.” Those five words hit me right in the solar plexus. I was exhilarated and afraid. I mean, who’d be cocky…
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We’ve All Got The Skin For It
Read moreJudas and The Black Messiah: Has Daniel Kaluuya’s Got the Skin For It? My fellow Londoner Daniel Kaluuya has made a habit of playing American Heroes: Chris Washington in ‘Get Out’, “W’Kabi’ in ‘Black Panther, and now he’s playing a real-life hero, Chairman Fred Hampton of the Black Panther Party in the movie ‘Judas and…
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“If you think affluent black people or mixed race people shouldn’t qualify for reparations, I have something to tell you” (Independent – UK).
Read moreI weigh in on the renewed debate on African-American reparations.
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“As a Brit living abroad, I’ve watched Brexit unfold this week — and decided to delay my return” (Independent – UK)
Read moreReflections on the push to delay Britain’s exit from the EU — better known as Brexit
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“If Bernie Sanders wants to do better with voters of colour, here’s where he needs to start” (Independent – UK)
Read moreMy thoughts on Bernie Sanders and his relationship with voters of color
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“I’m Black and British. The Royal Wedding Left Me Conflicted.” (GOOD.is)
Read moreMy take on the celebration of Meghan Markle’s heritage at the Royal Wedding
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“Welcome To Nollywood, Nigeria’s Booming Movie Industry” (GOOD.is)
Read moreI interviewed Nollywood insiders about the growth of Nigeria’s film industry and it’s cultural impact for GOOD magazine.
